Iran bombs 'Ramat David' base with missiles and warns Israel of a 'more crushing' response

The Israeli army announced on Sunday evening that the occupied territories were subjected to a widespread missile attack launched from Iranian territory, which led to the activation of sirens in vast areas including Haifa, Caesarea, and Hadera. Military sources reported that air defenses attempted to intercept several waves of missiles targeting the north and center of the country, in an escalation that is the first of its kind since last April.

For its part, the Iranian army confirmed in an official statement that it targeted the 'Ramat David' airbase with ballistic missiles, explaining that this base was the launching point for recent Israeli raids on Lebanon. The statement stressed that this operation is a warning in response to what it described as massacres committed against civilians in the southern Beirut suburb and southern Lebanon.

In contrast, the Israeli army spokesman described the Iranian attack as a 'grave mistake', confirming that the air force managed to intercept a large number of projectiles. He indicated that Israel will not stand idly by in the face of this threat, considering that Tehran has once again chosen the path of direct escalation that will severely endanger regional security.

Regarding human casualties, Israeli ambulance crews announced that a 79-year-old elderly woman sustained moderate injuries in the north of the country while rushing to shelters. Medical sources also recorded minor injuries and panic attacks among settlers, in addition to observing a shell falling near the 'Kfar Yehoshua' train station without casualties.

The command of the Iranian Armed Forces warned that any Israeli response to this attack would be met with 'more crushing and destructive' strikes. Tehran affirmed that Israel had crossed all red lines by targeting the Lebanese interior, stressing the need to immediately cease military operations in the southern suburb to avoid the expansion of the conflict.

In the context of political threats, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that American bases in the region have become legitimate targets as a result of the support provided to Israel. Ghalibaf added that the naval blockade and the violation of ceasefire agreements prove that the occupation understands only the language of force, affirming the readiness of the Iranian armed forces for all scenarios.

The regional atmosphere witnessed a state of alert, as sirens sounded in several Jordanian governorates coinciding with the passage of Iranian missiles towards the occupied territories. Eyewitnesses reported hearing explosions in the sky resulting from aerial interception operations, which caused a state of anxiety in the border areas.

Diplomatically, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held intensive phone calls with his counterparts in Britain and Turkey, in addition to the Pakistani mediator. The talks focused on the repercussions of the attack and the necessity of curbing repeated Israeli aggressions against Lebanon, warning that continued escalation would lead to a 'full resumption' of the war in the Middle East.

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard clarified in a separate statement that tonight's operation is merely a 'warning message', threatening to target all 'American-Zionist' interests in the region if aggressions are repeated. The statement indicated that Tehran will not tolerate any violation of Lebanese sovereignty or targeting of the axis of resistance at this sensitive stage.

These field developments come as the regional conflict reaches its hundredth day, amidst the faltering diplomatic efforts to end the war that erupted last February. Iran insists on linking any de-escalation in the region to the cessation of aggression against Lebanon, which Israel rejects as it continues its raids under the pretext of thwarting attacks planned by Hezbollah.

In Washington, reports indicated that the US administration is closely monitoring the situation after two Iranian drones were shot down earlier, threatening navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. International circles fear that the direct missile bombardment could lead to a complete collapse of mediation efforts led by Pakistan and other regional countries to de-escalate.

On the ground in Lebanon, the Israeli raid on the southern Beirut suburb caused widespread destruction to two residential apartments, prompting hundreds of residents to flee to safer areas. The Lebanese army deployed around the targeted sites, while Israeli planes continued their intensive flights over the city of Tyre and southern Lebanon.

The Iranian Foreign Minister described negotiations with the current US administration as 'extremely difficult' due to what he called contradictory positions and constantly changing objectives. Araghchi affirmed that the issues of the Strait of Hormuz, frozen assets, and the nuclear program remain unresolved, further complicating the political and military landscape in the region.

In conclusion, the region's skies remain open to all possibilities with continued mutual incitement and the occupation leaders' promise of a decisive response to Tehran. Observers believe that the recent Iranian attack represents a strategic shift in the rules of engagement, as the confrontation has moved from proxies to direct clashes between major powers in the region.

The Iranian regime made a grave mistake by once again choosing the path of terrorism, and we will respond forcefully and decisively to this aggression.